HC Deb 05 June 1980 vol 985 cc819-20W
Mr. Weetch

asked the Attorney-General what is the average period for processing registration applications on first and subsequent registrations by all regional offices of the Land Registry.

The Solicitor-General

The average times in cases which are in order are 21 working days for a dealing with registered land where no new title is created and 68 working days for a new title. This represents a slight improvement on the position disclosed in my answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield and Tamworth (Mr. Heddle on 6 March.—[Vol. 980, c.299].

Mr. Weetch

asked the Attorney-General what numbers are currently employed in the various regional offices of the Land Registry, having a responsibility for conveyancing of residential property.

The Solicitor-General

On 1 May 1980 at district registries—all of which deal with residential property—the numbers were as follows:

Birkenhead 250
Croydon 383
Durham 348
Gloucester 604
Harrow 478
Lytham 552
Nottingham 666
Plymouth 392
Stevenage (including Peterborough Sub-office) 626
Swansea 305
Tunbridge Wells 646
Weymouth 216